About This Work

"Cat's Fugue - Fugue in G minor - K30" - is a one movement sonata for Harpsichord by Domenico Scarlatti. The nickname, which was not introduced until early in the 19th century and never used by the composer, originates from a story of how Scarlatti came up with the strikingly unusual motif upon which the fugue is built. Legend has it that Scarlatti had a pet cat called ‘Pulcinella', who was described by the composer to enjoy walking across the keyboard, always curious about its sounds. On one occasion, according to the story, Scarlatti wrote down a phrase from one of these "improvisation sessions", and used it as a lead motif in this fugue.

This sophisticated fugue has been innovatively arranged in F minor by Ray Thompson for Brass Quintet. The complex structure of the fugue has been fully realized and gives an opportunity for all members of the group to participate its delightful twists and turns. A great score by Ray and one that is ideal for amateur and professional ensembles.

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Composer

Domenico Scarlatti

Arranger

Ray Thompson

Category

Brass Quintet

Duration

Circa 3 mins 30 secs

Difficulty

This piece has difficulty rating of 3.5 on a scale one through 6, with 6 being the hardest. Click here to see how we grade our band sets.

Customer Comments

28/07/2017 - More great service from Geoff and SafeMusic. Very quick fulfillment of Order and really 'g... Read moreMore great service from Geoff and SafeMusic. Very quick fulfillment of Order and really 'good value' music, as usual. - Comment by Tony Fleming - Malmesbury Concert Bandood value' music, as usual. - Comment by Tony Fleming - Malmesbury Concert Band

23/01/2015 - Huge thank you to Geoff for his continued support of Jersey's Festival of Remembrance held... Read moreHuge thank you to Geoff for his continued support of Jersey's Festival of Remembrance held in The Town Church St Helier and now in its 7th year. Not forgetting of course of course the annual Liberation Day Commemoration. Geoff's arrangements are always spot on for band, choir and the congregational singing. - Comment by Bob Wareing-Jones in The Town Church St Helier and now in its 7th year. Not forgetting of course of course the annual Liberation Day Commemoration. Geoff's arrangements are always spot on for band, choir and the congregational singing. - Comment by Bob Wareing-Jones